We discuss the weather a lot, particularly in countries where it changes from day to day, or even during the same day. After all, the weather has a big (39) on our lives. There's a difference between
waking up on a dark, wet morning to waking up when the sun is shining-many people are much more cheerful in this (40) We even use words about the weather to (41) people feel. For instance, if someone suddenly looks sad, we might say that their face 'clouds over". the way
We do different things (42) on what the weather is like. Most people aren't (43) what the weather is like when we're on having a barbecue on a rainy day, and of course we (44) choosing what clothes to (45)on in the morning.
Our homes, too, are quite different in different climates. They may be designed to (46)the heat out, or to (47)us from getting cold.
Cafés that sell ice cream need to order more if the weather is going to be warm, while shops that sell umbrellas rely on rain and bad weather. So businesses also need to (48) -attention to changes in the weather.
39 A result В effect C action D effort
40 A position B place C condition D case
41 A describe B discuss C inform D tell
42 A depending B following C touching D relying
43 A happy B positive C keen D willing
44 A think B look C confirm D check
45 A get B put C take D set
46 A hold B stay C keep D stop
47 A prevent B miss C avoid D turn
48 A make B give C offer D pay
